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Key Facts: UPMSP Intermediate Tamil — Code 114 Exam

Code 114

Official UPMSP Subject Code for Class 12 Intermediate Tamil

UPMSP Official Syllabus

100

Total marks for the UPMSP Intermediate Tamil written theory paper

UP Board Examination Scheme

33%

Minimum passing score required in UPMSP Board Examinations

UPMSP Regulations

100 MCQs

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1Who is the legendary sage-poet traditionally credited with writing the Thirukkural?
A.Ilango Adigal
B.Thiruvalluvar
C.Chithalai Chathanar
D.Kambar
Explanation: Thiruvalluvar is the celebrated ancient Tamil poet and philosopher credited with composing the Thirukkural, a masterpiece of moral ethics, political governance, and love.
2How many total couplets (Kurals) are contained in the classical text Thirukkural?
A.1000
B.1080
C.1330
D.1500
Explanation: Thirukkural consists of exactly 1,330 two-line couplets arranged across 133 chapters (Athigaram), with 10 couplets per chapter.
3Which three main books or sections (Paal) constitute the Thirukkural?
A.Aram, Porul, and Inbam
B.Dharma, Artha, and Moksha
C.Kurinji, Mullai, and Marutam
D.Sangam, Bhakti, and Modern
Explanation: The Thirukkural is structured into three sections: Aram (Virtue/Ethics), Porul (Wealth/Polity), and Inbam or Kama (Love/Desire).
4Who authored the famous classical Tamil epic Silappatikaram?
A.Tirutthakkadevar
B.Chithalai Chathanar
C.Ilango Adigal
D.Tolkappiyar
Explanation: Ilango Adigal, an ascetic prince of the Chera dynasty, composed Silappatikaram (The Tale of an Anklet).
5Who is the central heroine of the epic Silappatikaram, known for her chastity and demand for justice in Madurai?
A.Kannagi
B.Manimekalai
C.Madhavi
D.Vanthiyathevan
Explanation: Kannagi is the legendary heroine of Silappatikaram who proved her husband Kovalan's innocence using her gemstone-filled anklet and burned Madurai in righteous anger.
6Which poet composed the Buddhist epic Manimekalai, considered the sequel to Silappatikaram?
A.Ilango Adigal
B.Chithalai Chathanar
C.Veeramamunivar
D.Kambar
Explanation: Chithalai Chathanar, a grain merchant and poet from Madurai, composed the Buddhist epic Manimekalai.
7Which celebrated modern Tamil nationalist poet is revered with the title 'Mahakavi'?
A.Bharathidasan
B.Namakkal Kavignar
C.Subramania Bharati
D.Kannadasan
Explanation: C. Subramania Bharati (1882–1921) is honored as Mahakavi for his revolutionary nationalist poetry, social reform writings, and modern lyricism.
8How many independent vowel letters (Uyir Eluttu) exist in the standard Tamil script?
A.12
B.18
C.216
D.31
Explanation: Tamil script contains 12 vowels (Uyir Eluttu), ranging from 'a' (அ) to 'au' (ஔ).
9How many basic consonant letters (Mei Eluttu) exist in the standard Tamil script?
A.12
B.18
C.247
D.10
Explanation: There are 18 consonants (Mei Eluttu) in Tamil, divided into hard (Vallinam), soft (Mellinam), and medium (Idaiyinam) groups of 6 each.
10Which ancient work is recognized as the earliest surviving grammatical treatise in Tamil literature?
A.Nannool
B.Veerasoziyam
C.Tolkappiyam
D.Dandi Alankaram
Explanation: Tolkappiyam, composed by Tolkappiyar, is the oldest extant Tamil grammatical work, covering phonology, morphology, and poetic conventions.

About the UPMSP Intermediate Tamil — Code 114 Exam

The Uttar Pradesh UPMSP Intermediate Class 12 Tamil (Code 114) curriculum offers comprehensive instruction in Tamil literature, classical poetry (Sangam works, Tirukkural, epics), modern literary movements, traditional grammar principles (Tolkappiyam/Nannool), essay composition, and translation techniques. This practice set presents an English-language 100-question MCQ study adaptation for UPMSP Code 114.

Assessment

100 multiple-choice practice questions structured as an English-language study adaptation for UPMSP Class 12 Intermediate Tamil (Code 114). The official UPMSP board exam is a 100-mark written theory paper (3 hours 15 minutes) assessing classical/modern poetry, prose passages, literary history, traditional grammar rules, essay writing, and translation skills.

Time Limit

3 hours 15 minutes

Passing Score

33% aggregate

Exam Fee

Included in standard UP Board Intermediate examination registration fee (Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP))

UPMSP Intermediate Tamil — Code 114 Exam Content Outline

25%

Classical & Modern Tamil Poetry

Sangam poetry, Tirukkural ethics, epic literature (Silappatikaram, Manimekalai), medieval devotional hymns (Bhakti poetry), and modern poets (Subramania Bharati, Bharathidasan).

20%

Tamil Prose & Literary History

Prescribed prose selections, historical evolution of Tamil prose, short story writers, essays, and literary history across Sangam, Chola, Nayak, and modern eras.

25%

Tamil Grammar (Lakshanam) & Syntax

Phonology (Eluttu), morphology (Soll), syntax (Thodariyāl), Sandhi rules (Punarchi), Alankaram/Ani (figures of speech), and prosody (Yappu).

15%

Comprehension & Essay Writing

Structure of Tamil essay composition, analytical paragraphing, contextual passage reading comprehension, and thematic summary writing.

15%

Translation & Idiomatic Usage

Translation principles between Tamil and English/Hindi, idiomatic expressions (Pazhamozhi and Marabuthodari), technical terminology, and contextual vocabulary.

How to Pass the UPMSP Intermediate Tamil — Code 114 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 33% aggregate
  • Assessment: 100 multiple-choice practice questions structured as an English-language study adaptation for UPMSP Class 12 Intermediate Tamil (Code 114). The official UPMSP board exam is a 100-mark written theory paper (3 hours 15 minutes) assessing classical/modern poetry, prose passages, literary history, traditional grammar rules, essay writing, and translation skills.
  • Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Exam fee: Included in standard UP Board Intermediate examination registration fee

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

UPMSP Intermediate Tamil — Code 114 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize key verses and central themes of major classical works such as Tirukkural, Silappatikaram, and Manimekalai.
2Understand core Sandhi (Punarchi) rules governing how Tamil words combine at phrase boundaries.
3Review the distinct characteristics of different literary eras: Sangam, Bhakti movement, Chola period, and Modern Tamil renaissance.
4Practice translating complex paragraphs between English and Tamil, maintaining proper sentence order (SOV pattern) and idiomatic fidelity.
5Study figures of speech (Ani) such as Uwamai Ani (simile) and Uruwaga Ani (metaphor) with canonical examples.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UPMSP Code 114?

Code 114 is the subject code assigned by Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) for the Class 12 Intermediate Tamil examination.

What topics are covered in the UPMSP Class 12 Tamil curriculum?

The curriculum encompasses classical Tamil poetry (Sangam, Epics, Tirukkural), modern poetry (Bharathiyar, Bharathidasan), prescribed prose essays, Tamil literary history, formal grammar (Punarchi, Ani, Yappu), essay writing, and English-Tamil translation.

Why is this practice question bank presented in English?

This practice module is designed as an English-language MCQ study adaptation for UPMSP Code 114 to help students learn and review key concepts, literary figures, grammatical terms, and historical developments.

What is the passing mark for the UPMSP Intermediate Tamil paper?

Candidates must score at least 33% (33 marks out of 100) to pass the written theory examination.

Which ancient Tamil grammatical work forms the basis of prescribed grammar rules?

Grammar principles in the syllabus derive from classical texts such as Tolkappiyam and Nannool.